Billy O'Brien

William Smith O'Brien (March 14, 1860 - May 26, 1911) was a 19th century Major League Baseball first baseman. He was a native of Albany, New York.

O'Brien played for the St. Paul White Caps and Kansas City Unions, both of the Union Association, in 1884. He also played for the National League Washington Senators (1887-1889) and the Brooklyn Gladiators (American Association) (1890). His best season was 1887 when he led the National League in home runs with 19. (Hall of Fame first baseman Roger Connor finished second with 17.) He also led his own team that year in runs batted in with 73.

O'Brien's career totals include 356 games played, 364 hits, 32 home runs, 206 RBI, and a lifetime batting average of .256. He even had a 1-0 record as a pitcher, appearing twice in relief for the White Caps during his rookie season.

He passed away at the age of 51 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Preceded by Dan Brouthers & Hardy Richardson	National League Home Run Champion 1887	Succeeded by Jimmy Ryan